Best SellerHelioScribeHelioScribe 14 Ultrabook Laptop
4.6 (5,320)4.6 out of 5 stars
A 2.6 lb ultrabook with a genuinely all-day battery and a keyboard you'll want to type on.
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KeyForge
KeyForge 75% Hot-Swap Mechanical Keyboard
4.7 (8,930)4.7 out of 5 stars
Most budget mechanical keyboards sound hollow. The KeyForge uses a gasket mount with layered foam so typing lands soft and deep, and hot-swap sockets mean you can change switches without touching a soldering iron.
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Key features
- Gasket-mounted 75% layout with rotary knob
- Hot-swappable north-facing sockets
- Tri-mode: USB-C, Bluetooth 5.2 and 2.4GHz
- PBT double-shot keycaps
- Per-key RGB with onboard remapping
What we liked
- Excellent stock sound
- Hot-swap without tools
- Three connection modes
What to watch
- No wrist rest included
- Software is Windows-only
Specifications
| Layout | 75% (82 keys) |
|---|---|
| Switches | Pre-lubed linear |
| Connection | Wired / BT / 2.4GHz |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh |
| Weight | 1.9 lb |
Our verdict
The easiest recommendation for a first enthusiast keyboard that needs no modding.
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Reader reviews
5.05 out of 5 stars
Sounds like a $250 board
Typed on it for a week straight. The knob for volume is more useful than I expected.
Compared with similar products
| Product | Rating | Price band | |
|---|---|---|---|
| KeyForge 75% Hot-Swap Mechanical KeyboardThis one | 4.74.7 out of 5 stars | $$ | Buy on Amazon |
| HelioScribe 14 Ultrabook Laptop | 4.64.6 out of 5 stars | $$$ | Buy on Amazon |
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